Punjab Budget Session: ‘Padho Punjab Padhao Punjab’ Scheme Launched

Punjab government has announced more grant to Panjab University which increased from 26 crore to 33 crore. The Green Boards shall be provided in all Government primary schools.

Free internet facility will be provided in 48 colleges of state. Free text books and uniforms in will be provided to schools. Budget of 10 crore to provide computers in government primary schools. The government will soon come up with a new education policy, Manpreet Badal, said.

To set up 5 new Degree Colleges in backward area of the State. ‘Padho Punjab Padhao Punjab’ Scheme has been launched. Participation of NRI’s shall be encouraged under this scheme.